How to pronounce lithotripsy
Say it like LITH-uh-trip-see. Lithotripsy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- uh
- trip
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithotripsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tripGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lithotripsy
American and British speakers say lithotripsy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/ in the US and /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LITH-uh-trip-see.
What does lithotripsy mean?
- A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.
Questions about saying lithotripsy
How do you pronounce lithotripsy?
Say LITH-uh-trip-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · uh · trip · see.
Do Americans and Brits say lithotripsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/ and the British form is /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪpsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.